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Maze Backpackers

1.5 star property
Adults-only hostel near Circular Quay

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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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417 Pitt St, Haymarket, NSW, 02000
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Capitol Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 68 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 84 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Single Room

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 81 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 118 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Sydney

City center stay.At this Haymarket hostel, you'll be well placed to visit Capitol Theatre and World Square Shopping Centre, both steps away. Also, Hyde Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Circular Quay is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World Square Shopping Centre - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Capitol Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hyde Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sydney Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 3 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 6 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chat Thai - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Show Neua Thai Street Food - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Khao Neow - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Boon Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chamberlain Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Maze Backpackers

Adults-only hostel near Circular Quay
As a guest of Maze Backpackers, you'll find a terrace, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Maze Backpackers also features laundry facilities and a television in a common area.

This Sydney hostel is smoke free.

  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1800
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
Maze Backpackers offers 200 accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and ceiling fans. Guests can make use of the in-room full-sized refrigerators/freezers and microwaves.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Hair dryers and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (AUD 35 per night); discounts available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • 8 shared bathrooms
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 1.5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: AUD 20 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: AUD 35 per night (1640 ft away)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 1.5 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Maze Backpackers
Maze Backpackers Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel
Maze Backpackers Haymarket
Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Maze Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Haymarket

Frequently asked questions

How close is Maze Backpackers to the airport?

Maze Backpackers is 8.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Sydney Airport (SYD) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Maze Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Maze Backpackers.

How close is Maze Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.6 mi (23-min drive) from Bondi Beach and 10.5 mi (37-min drive) from Manly Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Maze Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Maze Backpackers does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Maze Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Star Casino (3-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Maze Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Maze Backpackers?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Maze Backpackers have a pool?

Maze Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Maze Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Maze Backpackers to downtown Sydney?

Maze Backpackers is 0.8 mi away from Sydney.

Maze Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 173 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 275 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 270 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 135 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 948 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

yenting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Phoebe

Accomadation is very dated but the showers and rooms are okay to use. The atmosphere is a bit strange. I have seen others comment about the 'bitchiness' around by other guests which is quite accurate but not a reflection of the staff themselves. I would stop in again, as it is conventionaly located near shops including grocery stores. I was given a quiet room thankfully abd the ceiling fan was used religiously. I would reccomend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Giovanna Ninoska Vargas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time! Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Abby

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cerana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for making my stay great!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Toby

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Olly

Liked: Staff & service
The accommodation is a bit more rundown than the pictures and to get a blanket and more then 1 pillow you have to pay a deposit that you get back at the end of your stay but still annoying another $30 I could of spent on my holiday and with no heater in the room you do need it also the hand dryer in bathroom didn’t work the whole time I was there and the sanitary bins had not been emptied in days. But the staff were lovey
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Louise

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location, good hostel

Maze backpackers did exactly what we needed, located in a pretty good spot in the CBD. Sydney is pretty massive, so you need to walk or take taxis to get anywhere fast, but a comfortable walk from the Darling Harbour area with lots of shopping around.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bridger

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good location, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Tayla

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Beds were nice but had to show if every time I entered and wait for them to check that I was a guest. Very inconvenient. But overall amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nima

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Bridget

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice, although one lass seemed really confused every time I spoke to her. The room itself was clean, beds were comfortable enough, but the bathrooms were disgusting. There was always water on the floor of the toilets, the sanitary bins were overflowing, the hand dryer didn't work and it was just generally unpleasant and run down.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Glenda

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms dirty
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Long

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Henkie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was here some time ago and things are different but the staff are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

P D C

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Kathy Lyn

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You get what you pay for. Decent accommodation and pretty clean. Staff are at the desk 24/7 to help. Quite busy and full of people.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Josh

Liked: Staff & service
Staff gave me a free upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Parking

They have a discounted parking deal with a parking site very close by which was very reasonable. Room with double bed small but you expect that in a hostel. Great location in Haymarket.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025